HOLY BUCKETS! BAND-MAID | First Time Hearing 'Manners + Black Hole' | Musician Reaction + Analysis

[@WavePotter]

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[@jimmorrisonisamaidiac]

7:23 Wave. Listen to Miku.

[@WavePotter]

@@jimmorrisonisamaidiac oh! I finally hear it! Thanks for the timestamp!

[@jimmorrisonisamaidiac]

@@WavePotter And yelling yeah yeah yeah at I think 6:11 is rock and roll gold. Thank you for the insights particularly when it comes to drumming.

[@murafumi8104]

In 2014, Miku was just holding a black Rickenbacker Model 620 in her arms. In 2021, she plays high speed riffs, timely leads, and solid chord work to give BM songs profound feelings. She is also an outstanding backing vocalist giving complex harmonies, rather than just tracing upper third notes. Thank you for your reaction to BAND-MAID. From Japan.

[@joeparker9516]

Kaname taught her how to play. And did a masterful job of it.

[@fernandonovo6149]

What a difference from "just holding a guitar" to playing it with growing skill....Kudos to both Miku and Kanami her teacher! Peace and Respect from 🇨🇦

[@jimmorrisonisamaidiac]

“Peace and love” my brother.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

One thing that never gets mentioned is Miku's posture while singing. She's 5' or 5'1" at most and that Zemaitis isn't the lightest guitar around, yet her back is as straight as a board. I admire that.

[@harleyrichards140]

There's been at least one interview where she mentions that her back and shoulders really suffer from the weight of the guitar and, on tour, she carries a golf ball in her luggage to rub over her muscles after a show to relax them. It may have been for the camera but she added that she'd let MISA loose with the golf ball once and that hurt! Never again!

[@ANDOR-]

@@harleyrichards140 There's also the video of Akane using Miku's back and shoulders as a drum kit. It's a few years old and I can't even remember if it was an Instagram video or just a random video someone uploaded on KZbin.

[@kazuu3040]

Her height is 155 cm.

[@dexterplant778]

One has to recognize the level of musical abilities on display here, this is a prime example of why I feel they have prevailed to be the greatest working band on planet earth 🌎, this band started out with 3 strong pillers, but now everyone is invaluable, Miku's growth on full display here! I hope I live long enough to enjoy this band for years to come, they simply are the best.

[@Mythricia1988]

I was already massively impressed by Band-Maid, including Miku, but now that I've seen this, I'm like.... Just... Wtf man, what even are these ladies made of, I can't even

[@johnrowland2887]

I think they have become the power quartet. In my opinion she has arrived.

[@CoolClearWaterNM]

WOW! They are all stepping out of their comfort zones! THAT is how a band keeps it fresh and doesn't go stale with 'same old - same old' like so many do. Can't wait to get the new album!

[@Jonas_S_]

1:30 am my time.... I need to make more coffee!

[@GaryMenzel]

We all know the story... Miku did not think her voice was strong enough and they got Saiki. Then she decided she needed to play guitar. "Time" passes (pun intended)... And now you would never know that she wasn't always playing guitar to a high level and also doing formidable (and necessary) backing vocals. What a driven pidgeon she is.

[@lurkmerchant]

Miku's scream and Saiki's grit enhances each other. Talking about dynamic!

[@waynetubr]

It kind of begs the question. Can anyone who puts in the time and effort learn to play the guitar at a high level. Or, did Miku have a "untapped" talent she didn't know she had, but just needed to train it. All I truly know is I haven't enjoyed a band so much in years.

[@GaryMenzel]

@@waynetubr My take on it is that there has to be a "spark" of creativity and then just a lot of determination. Clearly, Miku has a background of being creative and who can deny her determination? As for the other members, their background is in music and performance of various kinds and from a young age - even Saiki plays (just not in the band). Multi-instrumentalists just understand each other better.

[@Glen.Black.]

DUDE! Your joy ALWAYS shines through. That's one reason we love you man!

[@GarageYears]

I love this reaction! Miku killed it on this. But, Saiki… holding everything together while all this incredible musicianship is going on. She’s incredible. ❤️

[@dexterplant778]

Miku Miku Miku!!!!

[@jimmorrisonisamaidiac]

I always love it when Miku yells. “Masters and princesses!” And as usual…. MISA MISA MISA!!!

[@billb.5183]

I drink a shot every time you mention Akane's compound drum fills. Now I need a new liver. =)

[@waynetubr]

Or a bottle run. 😄

[@ronniebrucehalford8396]

Kanami says Miku is now better at riffing than she is, at least speed-wise. And wait till you react to HGK (also known as Kanami's song). While Kanami did all the guitar work on the album, Miku did some of the cool lead bits in the middle of the song in concert.

[@harleyrichards140]

And let's not forget that, if Band-Maid Prime is to be believed, Saiki can now back herself on a six string as well - where will it all end?

[@harleyrichards140]

@Antony Bellingham Absolutely! Her acoustic self cover of Different blew my mind!

[@Mythricia1988]

@@harleyrichards140 Seriously? I was just thinking to myself that hey, at least they have one "normal" band member, Saiki... Guess not. These girls are just something else

[@harleyrichards140]

@@Mythricia1988 I think the common theme is that, for one reason or another, they all want to be better at what they do - who knows what their limits are?

[@BigBirdBigDaddy]

I just love the versatility in the styles and songs they play. They aren’t a one trick pony that’s for sure.

[@chrisegbertky]

Excellent exuberant example of awesome analysis and righteous reaction. Really fun Wave!!!

[@RyanMear]

At 11:50.... yeah. I was the same way. Sensory overload. When you play multiple instruments and you try to comprehend everything going on......gah!

[@me262talon2]

Thanks Wave! Fun!

[@1957akash]

Saturday morning 8:30 in Japan. Nice weekend.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

This live version of Manners really highlights Miku & MISA's importance to the track ♥

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Great and thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。I am a big BABYMETAL fan and a newbie fan of Band-Maid. Maybe a Madiac had already mentioned before, but I found a good article about Kanami and Miku in a Japanese magazine "Headbang" vol. 28 issued in January this year. Kanami answered in an interview and spoke highly of Miku's current skill as (1) faster palm mute than Kanami's (2) powerful strumming (3) ability to play with complicated chords with tension notes. Miku has been an excellent singer and now she is also a skilled instrumentalist. I admire her talent, efforts and cutesy. (I love Su & Moa most though 😄 )

[@markyg236]

Moa and Miku are like #1 and #1a for a guaranteed good mood. Love their smiles.

[@785boats]

I've been waiting to see your reaction on these songs. I knew it would slap you about. Even if you were a bit 'Scotched'. Miku has become my most favorite little creature on the planet. Such a consummate musician. And those vocals. Brilliant. But I love the other women too of course.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃

[@jkkansasband7056]

Two kickass songs in a kickass video. What could be better?

[@manifesto52]

I've watched the Manners/Black Hole video at least 100 times. Unseen World is such a good album from start to finish.

[@Glen.Black.]

This whole song is awesome, but one of my favorite parts is the Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah. I'm just simple minded I guess...LOL

[@hiawatha.g]

Love this double 2-fer, great analysis as always. One thing surprised me, that you sort of picked up on MISA late in "Manners". She totally dominates that song, if anything, it's the best example I have seen of Bass being a lead instrument. That tone and weight, and the sheer funkiness of her line, I've never really heard anything like that since, maybe, Stanley Clarke (look him up if you don't know who he is).

[@jamesredman1263]

I agree. I blame it partly on the whiskey, while evaluating Band-Maid who have so many things going on. Whiskey factor IMHO: Reduction of inhibition 7, Reduction of broader recognition android verbalization of goddess level bass, also 7. On the other hand, I think practically all reactors short the recognition of great bass work. Just my opinion.

[@gladeloy3341]

or Felix Papillardi, especially on twin peaks version of Nantucket Sleighride by Mountain

[@hiawatha.g]

@@gladeloy3341 Love Mountain. The American counterpart to Cream, IMHO.

[@eaglez1901]

Oct 25 can't can't cant wait

[@joeking6763]

KANAMI asked Herman Li (Dragon Force) what the fastest song he plays (225bpm) Kanami stated that 220 was her fastest (BLACK HOLE) but she would write a song for 225bpm. Herman Li video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYSVhmyPr8Z5gZo

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@brandydynamite5877]

She's the business, ain't she !!

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@brandydynamite5877 Akane Akane Akane!

[@brandydynamite5877]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook HARUNA !!! HARU....hey, that's not even the right band ! 🤣

[@gilmagee9829]

Does Saiki ever breathe? Amazing vocals!

[@johnryan5147]

miku is playing her flappy pigeon'

[@elevown]

Thanks for covering these :)

[@GSpotter63]

"Just a little more.... " Love your reactions !

[@theodorereph8971]

MANNERS is a great great great song

[@patron40silver]

Wait! We can say "holy crap" again? Stationary bike? Earbuds + BAND-MAID makes it easy. I started by riding for 3 songs, 12 mins, as fast as I could, 3 times a day.

[@WavePotter]

Great idea! That’s why I’m going to work through Unseen World today so I can just crank it for workouts!

[@lurkmerchant]

Wonder if it was Akane playing that either trumpet or trombone pre-recorded bit...

[@prutgardin666]

Dekina - Space Distortion :D

[@elevown]

Hay Wave, have you heard bubble ? I dont see it on your channel but maybe you've streamed it some time?

[@christredwell5137]

Hi Wave, Yes I like This Band and so far have 4 Albums, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, and Brand New Maid which are readily Available and looking for other Albums when I can Get Them. Great Band. Chris Tredwell Birmingham UK

[@gladeloy3341]

yupperz, Acane is a beast ! all r xlint

[@TomClark-Futoura]

WARNING! It's bad MANNERS to stop listening to Band-Maid because you'll feel starved for musical excellence and joy and fall into a BLACK HOLE of emptiness... probably! 😵 Nice stream, Wave!

[@chakouyang2545]

You forgot Saiki is killing with the singing

[@WavePotter]

Very true!

[@CHRISCONTEPSS]

GORILLAKANE! Double bass 16ths at 208 bpm! 😷 Sick!

[@tibornogradi3432]

Never waver! If you took it out, shoot! That's why.:D

[@User_9086]

Miku's strumming is faster than kanami,

[@armynurseboy]

Not really a different sound. This is considered by many as Dragon Cries 2.0....only better....

[@zolitoth2458]

Ha ha ... From 11:36 it is clear that you don't know what's going on. Your face betrays everything.

[@Glen.Black.]

So Wave, tell me, what did you really think about Akane's drum fills? LOL

[@jimmorrisonisamaidiac]

Can you imagine him doing a reaction where he totally trashes the song? That was the worst drum fill that I ever heard in my life. What’s wrong with the bass it’s all messed up. Nothing fits in this song. What’s wrong with these girls?

[@Glen.Black.]

@@jimmorrisonisamaidiac UH, actually, NO! LOL He's too nice. I've only seen one reaction he had to do, where the band, was really bad (IMO). It was a couple of weeks ago, and he was still nice, didn't make a lot of comments, but never made a negative comment, just trying to be police. Tough spot to be put in, because he is used to only getting to reaction to awesome musicians. He wants to be honest, but it was like my mother told me. If you don't have something nice to say, just keep your mouth shut...LOL

[@jimmorrisonisamaidiac]

@@Glen.Black. It’s a joke man. As a goof. Theater. Pretend. Just for splits and jiggles. Absurdity. The point is to recognize how absolutely impossible such a scenario could ever happen sincerely. There’s no way he doesn’t love every single song they do.

[@Glen.Black.]

That's how I took it. The LOL.

[@saikii69]

miku play lead at rinnee, glory, manner .......

[@gladeloy3341]

have you reacted to Lovebites yet ? I recommend "Glory to the World" also Unlucky Morpheus

[@WavePotter]

Yes but not that song. I’ll have to check it out soon!

[@gladeloy3341]

@@WavePotter Wagakki Band is another of my favorites, + can't bypass Iron Bunny ! love your reactions

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

No, Mr Potter. Those two songs do not have a nice flow. IMHO, of course. Actually, I fand it a catastrophe to put them together. They are totally different. This Manners version is dynamite. That bass! That drums! Totally outstanding. Even much better than the official one. The Black Hole thingie? Not for me at all. Maybe there are better versions? I would like an upload with only this version of Manners on. That would make me happy.